Gezicht op het Rokin te Amsterdam by George Hendrik Breitner

Gezicht op het Rokin te Amsterdam c. 1902 - 1914

drawing, paper, pencil

drawing

quirky sketch

impressionism

pen sketch

sketch book

paper

form

personal sketchbook

sketchwork

pen-ink sketch

pencil

line

pen work

sketchbook drawing

cityscape

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

modernism

"Gezicht op het Rokin te Amsterdam" (View of the Rokin in Amsterdam) is a pencil drawing on paper by Dutch artist George Hendrik Breitner, dating back to around 1902-1914. The drawing captures a street scene in Amsterdam, likely depicting the Rokin, a famous street in the city. Breitner was known for his use of bold lines and expressive strokes, evident in this sketch. This piece provides a glimpse into Breitner's artistic process and his fascination with capturing the energy of urban life. Currently held in the Rijksmuseum, the drawing offers insight into Amsterdam's cityscape during the early 20th century.